US Bridges

I-15NB Off-Ramp over Santa Clara River

Fair

Washington County, Utah · At Dixie Drive Interchang · Structure no. 1F 809

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
245 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,974
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-15NB Off-Ramp over Santa Clara River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-15NB Off-Ramp over Santa Clara River in Washington County, Utah. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Utah average of 40.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 9,974 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,969 by 2037. The structure is 245 ft (74.6 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesI-15NB Off-Ramp
CrossesSanta Clara River
LocationAt Dixie Drive Interchang
RouteInterstate 15
StateUtah
Coordinates37.07366, -113.58422
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length245 ft (74.6 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.5 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,974 (2017)
Projected traffic11,969 by 2037
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-15NB Off-Ramp over Santa Clara River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-15NB Off-Ramp over Santa Clara River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does I-15NB Off-Ramp over Santa Clara River carry?

About 9,974 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I-15NB Off-Ramp over Santa Clara River?

The structure is 245 ft (74.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns I-15NB Off-Ramp over Santa Clara River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.